Layer ingredients in the order given in a one quart (four cup) glass jar. Use a spoon to pack each layer in place before adding the next ingredient. Pack instant potato flakes tightly, right to the top of the jar. Secure with a screw top lid. Decorate the jar lid as desired. Print the label shown above, or write your own label, then glue the label to the jar or tie it to the jar lid with pretty ribbon or raffia.To Serve:

Empty Cheese Soup Mix into a soup tureen or serving bowl. Stir in 5 cups
of boiling water. If soup is too thick, add another ½ cup of boiling
water. Allow to stand for five minutes and stir well. Garnish with
grated cheese.

Variations:

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Add one cup of warm, cooked, finely chopped broccoli to the soup, right
after adding the boiling water. Let stand for five minutes. Garnish with
grated cheddar cheese.

Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Cook one cup of small cauliflower florets until tender. Add to soup,
right after adding the boiling water. Garnish with grated cheese and
chives. Let stand for five minutes.

Ham & Cheese Soup

Heat one cup of diced ham in the microwave until warm. Add to soup
directly after adding the boiling water and let stand for five minutes.

Carrot & Cheese Soup

Add one cup of warm, cooked, very finely chopped carrot to the soup,
directly after adding boiling water. Let stand for five minutes. Garnish
with fresh chopped chives.